Aspiritech

09/03/2026

Congratulations to our friends at the CEO Commission for Disability Employment on the recent launch of their new podcast, Beyond the Pigeonhole!

The premier episode introduces the podcast, shares the hosts’ personal journeys into disability employment and discusses the conversations they plan to have with business leaders, policymakers, advocates and other changemakers who are helping shape the future of disability employment.

Watch it now:

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08/28/2026

If terms like "regression testing," "boundary value analysis" or "defect density" send you racing off to your favorite answer engine mid-conversation, this one's for you. Our glossary of quality assurance terms breaks down the vocabulary of software testing, pulled from international industry standards, into plain, referable definitions for the non-analysts among us.

Check it out: https://hubs.li/Q04vs5qB0

08/27/2026

Our 2026 Gala is just weeks away!

Aspiritech’s 2026 Gala helps build the ACE Fund, which provides financial grants to Aspiritech team members navigating unexpected challenges or planned life changes. The ACE Fund is one of many programs and initiatives made possible through the support of our donor community.

This year’s Gala is happening at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at City Winery Chicago. Reserve your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q04vrXvP0

08/25/2026

As the primary driver of new business, Empire Today's e-commerce website had to function reliably and deliver a satisfying user experience while carrying legal obligations around accessibility compliance. Aspiritech's dedicated QA and accessibility work resulted in a 10-year partnership.

Read the case study: https://hubs.li/Q04tMQ0X0

08/21/2026

Save the date and create connections for neurodivergent adults!

Aspiritech’s 2026 Gala brings our donor community together to celebrate the programs and initiatives that support our autistic team members and help us empower the next generation of neurodivergent professionals. That includes Stepping Up & Out, our social program that offers online meetups and in-person excursions around the Chicagoland area.

This year’s Gala is happening at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at City Winery Chicago. Reserve your spot now: https://hubs.ly/Q04tLHb80

08/18/2026

We are thrilled to share that Aspiritech has received a Lowe's Community Impact Grant to help us to check off one of our bucket list projects! This grant will help us make significant improvements to our Evanston headquarters, including accessibility upgrades, more neurodivergent-friendly workspaces for our team and the construction of a new classroom for Aspiritech Academy as it continues to grow.

We can’t wait to share updates and our big reveal with you in the coming months. Follow along on this and other grantee projects using .

Thank you to Lowe's Home Improvement for helping Aspiritech build the home of our dreams. 💙

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04thhNw0

08/14/2026

Compared to the general population, unemployment and underemployment rates remain far higher among autistic adults, even among college graduates.

Aspiritech was founded in 2008 to change that math, one meaningful and well-matched career at a time. Eighteen years later, we’re still going strong thanks to the continued support of our donor community.

Join us in celebrating a more neuroinclusive future at our 2026 Gala, "To Boldly Go: Limitless Possibilities," on September 24 at City Winery Chicago. Every ticket and sponsorship powers the training and support that make fulfilling our mission possible.

Learn more and reserve your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04sj__10

08/13/2026

"I hear from so many people how we've saved their life. Work isn't just a way to make a living but it also gives you a sense of purpose and community. Those are the things that really contribute to a sense of belonging and a place where you can be yourself."

Thank you to WBBM Newsradio for sharing Aspiritech's mission and our team members' stories!

Aspiritech connects autistic adults in Evanston with meaningful tech jobs, offering software testing, cybersecurity, and IT services in a supportive environment. | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

08/12/2026

When a deadline is extended, that doesn’t mean everything it requires just goes away.

ADA Title II and HHS Section 504 accessibility deadlines were recently pushed back to 2027 and 2028. That allows extra runway for public sector organizations to come into compliance, but it is not a reason to wait.

Our new white paper breaks down what's required, where accessibility gaps usually hide and how to strategically build toward compliance before those new deadlines hit.

Just a reminder: An automated scanner won’t solve every compliance issue for you, but leveraging a disability-informed team of accessibility professionals just might.

Read the white paper: https://hubs.li/Q04sjY2k0

08/11/2026

As the news continues to evolve on autism and vaccines, our stance continues to remain constant:

1. Vaccines don't cause autism.

2. Vaccines are the safest way you can protect yourselves and your community against diseases.

3. Autism is not an epidemic or something that needs to be cured.

We stand with many organizations including
the American Medical Association,
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network and
the World Health Organization (WHO).

You can reread our post from Jan.1 of 2026 to check out more details on this: https://hubs.li/Q04sGWnk0

Calling out the harm of misinformation, its real impact on our community, and our continued commitment to a world strengthened by neurodiversity.